TESSCO has handsfree products and solutions which make mobile communications safer as well as keep your customers and employees in compliance with state and local handsfree laws. Choose one of our featured products below, or browse the TESSCO product catalog for the perfect handsfree solution. 
The State of Handsfree Legislation As you may be aware, many states are passing statewide bans prohibiting cell phone use while driving unless using a hands-free device such as a headset or speakerphone. States most recently adopting handsfree legislation include California and Washington, whose laws take effect July 1. They join three other states, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as cities such as the District of Columbia, Detroit and Chicago, in banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Like seat belt laws, many handsfree laws initially were secondary offenses. Now, however, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut all have primary laws on the books and their fines vary for infractions. These laws are summarized below.
| State | Effective Date | Type of Law | Fine - 1st Offense | Fine - 2nd Offense | | New York | Dec 1, 2001 | Primary | $100 | N/A | | New Jersey | July 1, 2004 Mar 1, 2008 | Secondary Primary | $100 - $250 | N/A | | Dist. of Columbia | July 1, 2004 | Primary | $100* | N/A | | Connecticut | Oct 1, 2005 | Primary | $100* | N/A | | California | July 1, 2008 | Primary | $20 | $50 | | Washington | July 1, 2008 | Secondary | $101 | N/a | | *Fine shall be suspended for a first time violator who provides proof of acquisition of a handsfree accessory |
Featured ProductsPlantronics Discreet Earbud Headsets All Plantronics earbud headsets for wireless phones feature ultimate discreetness, Flexfit design for increased stability, RF noise shielded cable, advanced speaker technology, and a clothing clip. Available in a standard 2.5mm plug or with specific Nokia phone connectors.
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Explorer 360 Bluetooth Headset The wireless Plantronics Explorer Bluetooth 360 headset features a comfortable, slim earloop and a soft eartip for long wearing comfort. Get simple one-touch controls and QuickPair technology for fast set-up.
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Go Green With LG's Solar Car Kit
This simple, lightweight, and completely portable Bluetooth car kit is powered by the sun. When fully charged, the HFB-500 car kit provides a massive 960 minutes of talk time. When it is in constant sunlight, the device will provide unlimited talk time. View all Portable Car Kits
Parrot CK3100 Installed Bluetooth Car Kit
Just turn on your engine and enjoy easy wireless calling with Bluetooth voice recognition. The Parrott CK3100 features an LCD display which allows you to view your phonebook and identify incoming calls. View all Installed Bluetooth Car Kits
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